india. some of those victims drowned in a southern province during what officials call the worst storm to hit the region in 40 years. it dumped a foot of rain, caused homes to collapse and forced some 90,000 people to evacuated the state run shelters. new zealand, a coal mining company ignored more than 20 warnings about explosive levels of methane gas before a mine explosion two years ago killed 29 workers on the south island. that's the just-released conclusion from investigators with a royal commission. the now bankrupt company is not defending itself against labor violations charges. its former ceo has pleaded not guilty to 12 violations. taiwan, breeders announce pod a new species of blue shrimp ahead of this week's aquarium expo. the blue bolt variety is an ornamental pet not for eating. it tookears to develop the shrimp. each specimen could cost more than $3,000. china. pyrotechnic teams from four countries, including the u.s. showcase their best fireworks at a festival in shanghai. t